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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ Avoiding 12-volt battery fires
or explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the 12-volt battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of
the jumper cable connected to
the “+” terminal to come into
contact with any other parts or
metal surfaces in the area, such
as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps
of the jumper cables to come
into contact with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches,
cigarette lighters or allow open
flame near the 12-volt battery.
■ 12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive acidic elec-
trolyte, while related parts contain
lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the 12-volt battery:
● When working with the 12-volt
battery, always wear safety
glasses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to
come into contact with skin,
clothing or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● In the event that battery fluid
comes into contact with the skin
or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and
seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth
over the affected area until
medical attention can be
received.
● Always wash your hands after
handling the 12-volt battery sup-
port, terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the
12-volt battery.
■ After recharging the 12-volt
battery
Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorat-
ing, continued use may cause the
12-volt battery to emit a malodor-
ous gas, which may be detrimen-
tal to the health of passengers.
■ When replacing the 12-volt
battery
● For information regarding 12-
volt battery replacement, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
● After exchanging, securely
attach the exhaust hose and
exhaust hole plug to the
exhaust hole of the exchanged
12-volt battery. If not properly
installed, gases (hydrogen) may
leak into the vehicle interior, and
there is the possible danger of
the gas igniting and exploding.
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